Check your email today! You should have received an email this morning detailing volunteer positions and instructions. Please let us know if you did not receive it.

Let us know if you have further questions.

Grace and peace,

Cat

Hello!

You should receive an email tomorrow with next steps.  Questions! Answers! Oh my! For those who don’t want to wait, I’m posting it here. Don’t fret, I’ll also email you directly tomorrow. Hope this finds you all well. --Cat

Greetings from the Delta,

If you’re receiving this email, it means you’re joining the 2012 All Church Challenge in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas! We’re already preparing for your arrival.

Please review the volunteer checklist and complete each task. If you have questions, feel free to contact us. We want to be helpful! Yes, it’s a lot of info. But we hope you’ll discover the process is well worth it after serving in Helena.

Please note: Mollie and I both work additional part-time jobs so we can continue our work with TFH and pay the bills. So, please be patient with us. We aren’t always available as we work our “other” jobs two days a week. We do the best we can, but know things fall through the cracks as life gets hectic. We apologize in advance and appreciate your grace throughout this process.

Please regularly check the allchurchchallenge.org website for updates.

2012 Checklist

Registration with CBF National:  Each individual of your team must complete an official volunteer application online with CBF National. (If you have questions, you may contact Chris Boltin, with CBF National cboltin@thefellowship.info

Short-term Insurance:  volunteers must have supplemental, short-term insurance while serving with us, as required by CBF.

-      CBF offers some cheap insurance online through Gallagher!

-      Username: ”CBF” Password: ”VOLUNTEER”.

Background check:  ALL volunteers (over 18 yr.) must have a background check before serving. You MUST have this on file with Chris Boltin before you arrive.  You can do this through your local sheriff’s office/police department. That may be the cheapest way. A statewide check is normally under $10. The checks are only for criminal records. They do not have to include credit or driving records. You can also do it through the web. Here are some links:

-      Direct Screening $12.95 for State search http://www.directscreening.com/services.php

-      Certified Background Services $12.95 for Statewide check https://www.criminalcbs.com/

If you have already done your background check through your church, we can accept copies that are less than 1 year old when you come to the ACC. When you complete it, you can e-mail a copy to cboltin@thefellowship.info or please fax your copy to CHRIS BOLTIN at CBF national office (fax number is 770-220-1685). Your cover sheet should include:

To: Chris Boltin – CBF Volunteer Coordinator

Re: All Church Challenge Background checks

From: Name of your church and the dates you are coming

If you do it online and the report can be sent directly to the office, please have the report sent to:

Chris Boltin

Global Missions Short Term Assignments and Partnerships Manager

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

P.O. Box 450329

Atlanta, GA 31145

770.220.1607 direct line

 Fees: Cost per volunteer is $90 or $180 for two or more (e.g., family of four). For a complete breakdown of fees, check online. Payment is due no later than June 25.

Housing: Checkout these options online, or, if you need assistance booking a church locally, let us know! We suggest you have this settled by June 1.

Volunteer Preferences: Shortly, I will send a separate email for you to complete with volunteer assignment options. These will be due May 15 to ensure you are equipped and prepared to serve by the time you arrive. We will have your assignments back to you by June 1.

We are excited to see how God will work in and through you in our beloved community this summer. Please let us know if you have questions. If you need us, we can be reached here:

-      Catherine Bahn, 870.273.3490, allchurchchallenge@gmail.com

-      Mollie Palmer, 501.804.4555 (and yes, we text!)

Grace and peace,

Catherine and Mollie

It’s that time of year! We’re busy making plans for this year’s All Church Challenge. We are excited about what this summer will bring–matured relationships between you and our community, increased local engagement, opportunities to share Christ’s love.

We need you, your skills, your passion! If you’re interested in joining us this summer, please let us know by sending us an email with your church name, group leader, week of interest, and  contact info: allchurchchallenge@gmail.com

Also, checkout our registration timeline for important dates and deadlines.

Grace and peace,

Catherine

ACC 2012

We were incredibly blessed by last year’s ACC experience, when we were able to train local Youth Camp participants to serve within Swim Camp.  We’re already thinking and praying about how we can continue this ministry and expand training and opportunities to serve for our teens. We hope you’ll join us with a heart ready and willing to serve, encourage, and train these teens this summer!

If you’re interested in joining us either week 1 (July 7-12) or week 2 (July 14-19), contact Mollie Palmer @ mpalmer022@gmail.com

ACC 2012 July 7-12 and 14-19!